CBCA 11865/ABCA 399103
UPDATE… Kero is now retired but continues to sire pups at Rafter V! "Kero" came to Rafter V Ranch from Juan Reyes' breeding program in Wyoming. He is an extremely talented young dog who is proving himself on the ranch and in trial arenas and fields across Canada and the USA. His ability to read stock along with his shear power and speed are attributes we value in a working cowdog. We are extremely happy with the pups he is producing as they begin their working careers! He stamps his pups with his traits quite consistently.
CBCA 20969
This young male caught our attention as a year old pup and when we had the opportunity to add him to our kennel we did not hesitate. "Ice" is a maternal grandson of JR Vaquero and out of one of the best daughters he has produced. Ice has a steady forward presence on cattle and sheep as well as courage and is handsome to boot!
CBCA 21162/ABCA 492282
JR Fly has been an excellent addition to our program and we are very grateful to Juan Reyes for the opportunity to have her in our hands. Fly has produced some great ones already and has also adapted well to trial life and proven herself with serval accomplishments to her credit. She has a calm nature on cattle yet stands her ground with authority and will back it up if necessary.
CBCA 18451
"Tryg" is one we are very proud to have produced right here at Rafter V! He is a son of Kero and out of Dot. This cross keeps proving to produce very strong pups that have the qualities we seek. Tryg is pure genius when he is faced off on the head of a cow. He mirrors one like a cutting horse and will bite when necessary. We are so proud of this young male and pleased to have him in our lineup!
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RVR Chase is a cross we are extremely pleased to have been given the opportunity to make. Gonnet's Bob needs no introduction and as one of his last breedings we were thrilled to have the opportunity to put him to JR Fly. Merging the Gonnet and Reyes lines is something we believe will be magic! Chase was started by our good friend John Waldner who gave us the opportunity to bring him back to Rafter V in the winter of 2025. We are excited to see how this "royally" bred young male matures and at not quite two has already proven he will carry on in both his parents footsteps.
CBCA 15083
Dot came to us as a pup from Blanchette Ranch at Vawn SK. Her easy nature and strong powerful eye as well as tons of style are just a few of her natural talents. She has produced several great pups over the years and has a permanent place at Rafter V.
CBCA 17012/ABCA 445903
We are very proud to have Snip join our team in January 2020. Snip is owned in partnership with Jeff Schwitzer. Snip was bred by Miles Bailey in Missouri and is a daughter of the great "Mo" dog of Lyle East. Snip is very strong on the head and never backs down. Her stamina and ability to read stock along with her superior genetics make her a great addition to our team.
CBCA 14963
UPDATE… Jock is retired and living his best life at Rafter V! This may be the most talented pup we have started to date. This J.R. Vaquero son is so similar to his father. Jock's natural desire to cover, combined with bite and presence, leave us in awe on a daily basis. At such a young age it is hard to say what his future holds but if I had to guess you will see big things from this pup down the road. He has big shoes to fill but he is already following closely in his sire's footprints.
ISDS 00/356800 CBCA 17425
UPDATE… Jack now resides in Minnesota at Wyanett Creek Farm! "Jack" came to Rafter V from South Wales and is owned in partnership with Jeff Schwitzer. Jack embodies qualities we feel will cross well with our JR Vaquero genetics. His quiet, patient work ethic does not compromise his forward power. Stock melts off his calm pressure. His transition to working various types of stock has been an easy task and we are thrilled to have him in our kennel.
CBCA 5518
UPDATE... Sadly we lost Gayle in the fall of 2017. Her genetics will live on at Rafter V along with the memories of a great cow dog! Gayle" is the reason, we at Rafter V, are where we are today with our Border Collie program! She was our first true experience with a cowdog who possessed everything we had heard about.... Grit, Power, Eye, Style and the ability to replace a few great stockmen!
CBCA 6667
UPDATE... Rafter V said good bye to Shy in the fall of 2016! We will miss this determined, headstrong dog more than we can imagine! Shy" possesses everything a true "cowdog" requires to excel in everyday work or in the cowdog trial arena. Her grit and power make her a huge asset to Rafter V. Her impecible bloodlines are extremely hard to find today.